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Tabs, Indents, and Margins: How to use the Tab RulerTabs, Indents, and Margins: How to use the Tab Ruler

Tabs, Indents, and Margins: How to use the Tab Ruler

This article explains the tab ruler found on every word processor and typesetting application. Understanding the simple and elegant split…

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A Manuscript is Not a Book: Ten Tips for Manuscript PreparationA Manuscript is Not a Book: Ten Tips for Manuscript Preparation

A Manuscript is Not a Book: Ten Tips for Manuscript Preparation

In my work with writers, I come across many common technical problems with manuscripts. These usually spring from the best…

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Proposed Standards for Book TypographyProposed Standards for Book Typography

Proposed Standards for Book Typography

The word processor has placed new burdens on writers to understand how to use italics, big and small capitals, dashes,…

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Book Design Basics – Drop Caps and Initial ImpressionsBook Design Basics – Drop Caps and Initial Impressions

Book Design Basics – Drop Caps and Initial Impressions

NITIAL CAPITALS have historical roots in the early days of book design; their use predates the printing press and the…

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Book Design Basics Part 2: Optical Margins, Indents and PeriodsBook Design Basics Part 2: Optical Margins, Indents and Periods

Book Design Basics Part 2: Optical Margins, Indents and Periods

Part 2 of Fundamentals of Book Design explores optical margins, paragraph formatting and spaces. Read about margins, layout and leading…

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